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NO TRASH, ONLY TREASURES What Annual rummage sale and pre-sale eventWho Hosted by California Heights United Methodist ChurchWhere 3759 Orange Ave.When Friday, June 1 at 5pm (for pre-sale)More Info The actual sale will be Saturday, June 2 from 8am to 5pm. The Rancho A Go-Go Barbecue Food Truck will be on site. Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.SHOWING THEIR WARESWhat Uptown Village MarketWho Hosted by Expo Arts CenterWhere 4321 Atlantic Ave.When Saturday, June 2, from 10am to 4pm and Saturday, June 2, from 10am to 4pmMore Info Independent artisans will once again converge on Bixby Knolls as part of the Uptown Village Market to display their distinctly unique, handcrafted, often one-of-a-kind creations ranging from jewelry, ceramics, candles, baked goods, beauty products, fashion and accessories, and home-and-garden décor items. Visit http://uptownvillagemarket.com .

A CHEESY EVENTWhat 3rd Annual Pizza Pig OutWho Hosted by the Wrigley Association and Long Beach Neighborhood FoundationWhere 2500 Pacific Ave.When Friday, June 1 from 6pm to 8pmMore Info Pizza parlors throughout Long Beach will be providing pizza. “All you can eat” pizza will cost $5 per person, $3 for Wrigley Association members. Participants will vote for up to three pizza parlors to decide the best pizza in town. Visit neighborhoodlink.com/longbch/wrigley .

RUN FOR YOUR LIFEWhat 5th annual Wrigley River RunWho Hosted by the Long Beach Neighborhood FoundationWhere Holy Innocents Parish, 2500 Pacific Ave.When Saturday, June 2 from 6am to 9:45amMore Info The run will include 5K, 10K and a tadpole trot (1K) for kids. The course remains very flat with a small, short hill to get runners on and off the L.A. River. Music, multiple bounce houses for kids and various awards and certificates will also be a part of the event. Call (562) 234-6821.

COME ON AND SING IT WITH ME… What Car washWho Hosted by Long Beach Pony BaseballWhere Boys and Girls Club, 700 Del Amo Blvd.When Saturday, June 2 from 8am to 3pmMore Info The fundraising assists in the costs of the Pony League operations. To find out more, email webmaster@longbeachpony.org or call (949) 433-9853.

MAN’S BEST FRIENDSWhat Trans-denominational pet blessingWho Offered by Living Beyond LimitsWhere Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.When Sunday, June 3 at 10amMore Info The event will honor and celebrate animal companions and feature music, a blessing for every pet, a pet contest and prizes. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pet or a photo of aggressive or departed pets and a chair.

IN THE EIGHTHWhat Community meetingWho Hosted by North Long Beach Community Action GroupWhere North Police Substation, 4891 Atlantic Ave.When Sunday, June 3 from 2pm to 4pmMore Info Special guest will be recently elected 8th District Councilmember Al Austin. Call (562) 428-7710.

CUP OF JOE WITH RAEWhat Coffee and ConversationWho Hosted by 8th District Councilmember Rae GabelichWhere Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.When Saturday, June 9 from 10am to noonMore Info Special guest will be 8th District Councilmember-Elect Al Austin. Attendees will learn about new projects and events that are taking place throughout the city and in the 8th district. Call (562) 570-6685 or email district8@longbeach.gov .